Ingredients

4 ounces (about 1 link) sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, meat crumbled

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs from crustless day-old French bread

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

1 large shallot, minced

1 large egg

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 large skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped pancetta or bacon
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 750-ml bottle Chianti or other dry red wine
• 3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 pound egg noodles

Description

A Green Salad Completes The Meal. What To Drink: A Riserva Chianti.

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